1
as in feasible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that building the entire set in two days is possible, albeit difficult
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2
as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
only one of several possible outcomes
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Recent Examples of possible
The tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas is now in the possible path of Flossie.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
One such rumor: a possible acquisition of Perplexity, the AI-native search engine.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Plenty of big names have been connected as possible targets for the Packers.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
One such rumor: a possible acquisition of Perplexity, the AI-native search engine.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Plenty of big names have been connected as possible targets for the Packers.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
Adjective
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The value here is easy to see; had there been no incentive, those projects might not have been feasible at all.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This project, if deemed feasible, would include a fitness center, community dining, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, among other amenities.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Lurie Children’s Hospital also sees potential trouble ahead.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Even worse, the seeds can remain viable in the soil for years.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Democratic Party remains at a crossroads, caught between the growing influence of the far-left, and the more politically viable moderate wing.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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